About this episode
This episode explores the urban legend of The Philadelphia Experiment and its cultural impact.
Some say the United States Navy attempted a dangerous experiment to cloak a ship that resulted in horrifying injuries after the vessel mysteriously vanished, and then reappeared at the dock. Part of this enduring urban legend inspired the plot of Stranger Things, and its stage play Stranger Things: The First Shadow . This week’s legend is: The Philadelphia Experiment.
People in this episode
Hosts: Caron, Angela
Topics covered
- urban legend
- military experiments
- paranormal phenomena
- pop culture
- mystery
Keywords
- Philadelphia Experiment
- urban legend
- Stranger Things
- military
- cloaking technology
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: United States Navy
Books & works: Stranger Things, Stranger Things: The First Shadow
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